Principal Fluids Engineer - Spaceflight Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 194,121 - 271,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Stock options for regular employees

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Principal Fluids Engineer to join their team in Seattle, advancing the design and operation of the New Glenn launch vehicle. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in fluid analysis and be proficient in various fluid modeling tools, contributing to the development of safe and reusable space technologies.

This position requires a passion for space exploration and offers a competitive compensation package, including stock options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in fluids or thermodynamic analysis.
• Expertise with fluid modeling tools is required.
• Experience analyzing booster and upper stage rocket systems.

Responsibilities

• Support fluid systems design for the New Glenn launch vehicle.
• Perform analysis for fluid and thermal loads.
• Maintain documentation of analysis inputs and results.

Skills

Fluid modeling tools (e.g., SINDA/FLUINT)

Analyzing cryogenic fluid systems

3D CAD tools (CREO)

MATLAB or similar scripting tools

Education

BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS or PhD degree (desired)

Tools

CFD tools

FloCAD

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Principal Fluids Engineer to join their team in Seattle, advancing the design and operation of the New Glenn launch vehicle. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in fluid analysis and be proficient in various fluid modeling tools, contributing to the development of safe and reusable space technologies.

This position requires a passion for space exploration and offers a competitive compensation package, including stock options and comprehensive benefits.